State News
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Federal funds to help Michigan brighten up blight with new clean energy projects
With $130 million in federal grant funding, Michigan is set to help more local communities tap into renewable energy to lower costs, create jobs, and protect the environment.
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Online reproductive health care is making a difference for rural Michiganders
Doctors and patients across the Mitten are calling Planned Parenthood’s virtual health center a game-changer for rural Michiganders.
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Consultant charged in ‘dark money’ scheme is aiding GOP Michigan Supreme Court nominee’s campaign
State Rep. Andrew Fink (R-Adams Twp.) has hired a consultant for his Michigan Supreme Court campaign who’s facing several charges, including a felony, related to an alleged “dark money” scheme.
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State seeks clarification on implementation of increases to minimum wage and paid sick time
State officials say there are more questions than answers following a decision last month by the Michigan Supreme Court that is expected to change the employment landscape in the state.
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Crews work to restore power to more than 300,000 Michigan homes, businesses after storms
Crews for two of Michigan’s largest utilities were working to restore power Wednesday to more than 300,000 homes and businesses left in the dark amid hot, muggy conditions after severe storms toppled trees and limbs onto power lines.
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With lifted spirits, Black Michiganders took their souls to the polls
This is the first year that Black activists in Michigan have been able to organize the get-out-the-vote event Souls to the Polls.
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Michigan man charged in bottle return fraud case
Davison liquor store owner accused of $50K bottle return scheme.
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Race to Watch: Kimberly Ann Thomas vs. Andrew Fink for Michigan Supreme Court
Michiganders have some big decisions to make in November —including a choice between electing Kimberly Ann Thomas or Andrew Fink to a seat on the state Supreme Court.
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Race to Watch: Kyra Harris Bolden vs. Patrick O’Grady for Michigan Supreme Court
Michiganders have some big decisions to make in November —including a choice between electing Kyra Harris Bolden or Patrick O’Grady to a partial term on the state Supreme Court.
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Celebrating Michigan women: Gov. Whitmer proclaims August 26 as Women’s Equality Day
To commemorate the 104th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Governor Gretchen Whitmer—alongside Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden—proclaimed August 26 as Women’s Equality Day.
